Today, Explained Ending the endless war
Aug 20, 2019
Jenn Williams, Senior Foreign Editor at Vox.com and an expert on the war in Afghanistan, discusses the recent violence plaguing the country, emphasizing the deadly bombing at a wedding in Kabul. She unpacks the complexities of America's longest conflict, critiquing the military strategies of three U.S. presidents. The challenges of negotiating peace with the Taliban and the resurgence of ISIS are explored, showcasing the difficulties of ending a protracted war. Williams sheds light on the shifting landscape of global terrorism that complicates withdrawal efforts.
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Kabul Wedding Attack
- A deadly terror attack occurred at a Kabul wedding, killing at least 63 and injuring over 180.
- The attack, one of the deadliest this year, happened near the stage where musicians were playing.
ISIS Claims Responsibility
- ISIS claimed responsibility for the Kabul wedding attack, targeting the predominantly Shia Hazara community.
- The Afghan government, however, has also blamed the Taliban.
ISIS's Rise in Afghanistan
- ISIS, originally regional, spread through franchises and includes ISIS-K (Khorasan) in Afghanistan.
- Many ISIS-K fighters are ex-Taliban, angered by potential peace talks with the US.